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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-04 Redevelopment Commission Minutesi A G SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 20, 2004 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Ms. Marcia Jones, President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Vice President Mr. Matt Kahn, Secretary Mr. Robert W. Hunt Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff. Mr. Don Inks, Director Ms. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Jennifer Hughes, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Dept. Mr. Randy Rompola, Baker & Daniels Ms. Leslie Callahan, Baker & Daniels Mr. John Strauss, SBCSC Mr. Abe Marcus, L &S Investments, Inc. Mr. Steve Katz, Kay Equipment & Supply Ms. Beth Leonard 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, August 6, 2004. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, August 6, 2004. THERE WERE NO MINUTES FOR APPROVAL. COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2004. Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted August 20, 2004 for approval. 324 FUND — AIRPORT CFH Landscape Services $ 975.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AERA Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. 16,125.00 Plews Shadley Racher & Braun 3,104.16 Schopf & Weiss 207.20 DFH Landscape Services 2102.50 420 SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA CB Richard Ellis 6,889.25 CFH Landscape Services 295.00 City of South Bend 1,609.49 Stuard & Associates 1,500.00 NIPSCO 6.07 Rose Exterminator Company 80.00 Business Districts, Inc. 1,147.50 South Bend Water Works 831.48 American Electric Power 344.68 Lehman & Lehman 2,196.56 422 WEST WASHINGTON CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA R. E. Pitts & Associates 3,250.00 Jerome E. Michaels, MAI 3,500.00 FUND 424 Mikolajewski & Associates, Inc. 465.78 South Bend Tribune 101.84 Tri- County News 67.46 FUND 428 AIRPORT 2003 BOND Meridian Title Corporation 17,050.23 $ 61,849.20 Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Faccenda COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the SUBMITTED AUGUST 20, 2004, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED ;° 2 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 Claims submitted August 20, 2004, and ordered checks to be released 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements B. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 316 S. Scholum Street. (Mary Ann Roberts) Mr. Inks noted that the amount of the loan is $6,250.00. The amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 316 S. Scholum Street. (Mary Ann Roberts) C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for approval of Proposal submitted by ADG for Consulting Services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Rink Riverside Building) G3 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 S. SCHOLUM STREET. (MARY ANN ROBERTS) Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 Mr. Mathia noted that on July 30, the Redevelopment Commission acquired the former Rink Riverside building and associated property located at 209 East Colfax. In response to questions concerning the use of the property, including whether the building should be demolished, staff requests additional input. To assist staff and the Commission in making a decision concerning the use of this property, Architecture Design Group (ADG) has submitted a letter proposal to examine the building. The proposed purpose of ADG's examination will be to determine: (1) whether the building is worth preserving for renovation; and (2) if the building is worth preserving, what would be its best use. ADG will provide an executive summary outlining the condition of the building with estimates of probable construction costs for renovation. The proposed fee for this scope of services is $9,000. Staff recommends approving the proposal submitted by ADG and further requests approval of funding up to $10,500 to cover reimbursable expenses. ADG developed the designs for the recent Chocolate Cafe addition and the adjacent plaza. Both designs have been well received. The firm demonstrated a sensitivity for historic buildings and their surrounding environment in the two designs. The firm also demonstrated an excellent imaginative ability in its conceptual drawings for the De Rue Court shopping plaza. That concept is now being seriously considered for incorporation into any parking garage that may be constructed to replace the one that was demolished earlier this year. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried the Commission c 4 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH Redevelopment Commission Meeting %wiRegular Meeting — August 20, 2004 approved the proposal submitted by Architectural Design Group for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area as submitted and approved payment of fees to adg for the scope of services and fee proposed. (2) Commission authorization requested from Downtown South Bend, Inc. to use property at Hill and Colfax Streets on September 9, 2004 in connection with Art Beat. Mr. Mathia noted that Downtown South Bend has requested permission to use Commission property located at the corner of Hill and Colfax Streets for the upcoming Art Beat event. This property was previously owned by the Bryants and recently acquired IL by the Commission. DTSB requests use of the property for artists and musicians participating in Art Beat. No food or alcohol will be served at the location. Art Beat runs from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Additional time in the early afternoon and late evening may be required for setting up displays and taking them down. The event will contribute to improving the vitality of the downtown which is a major objective of the Commission. DTSB has submitted a certificate of insurance indemnifying the city. Ms. Greene noted that the City of South Bend is named an additional insured on the certificate of insurance, but the Redevelopment Commission is not. She asked Mr. Mathis to have DTSB add the Commission as an additional named insured. Mr. Kahn declared a potential conflict of interest based on his position as chair of c BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PAYMENT OF FEES TO ADG FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 DTSB and recused himself from any vote. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized use of the property at Hill and Colfax Streets by Downtown South Bend, Inc. on September 9, 2004 for the Art Beat event, contingent upon providing proof of the Commissions indemnification. Mr. Kahn abstained (3) Commission approval requested for Agreement between the South Bend Community School Corporation and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission related to the School Administration Relocation Project. Ms. Greene noted that after many months of discussion the parties have come to agreement on the issues related to this project. The overall project will relocate the South Bend School Corporation from the School Corporation's current administrative offices at 635 S. Main Street to the Century Building located on the corner of 215 S. St. Joseph Street. Century Building is currently owned by United Realty Companies and has been subject to a bankruptcy proceeding, primarily due to outstanding back taxes. The Commission will facilitate the South Bend School Corporation Relocation Project by helping to assemble the site. This will involve, in part, taking temporary ownership of the Century Building in order to petition for a waiver of taxes through the Indiana Board of Tax Review pursuant to 1. C. 6-1.1 - 36-7(a). The Commission and the School Corporation would be the primary recipients of the taxes sought to be waived. Ms. Greene noted that there are two 6 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE USE OF THE PROPERTY AT HILL AND COLFAX STREETS BY DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND, INC. ON SEPTEMBER 9 FOR THE ART BEAT EVENT, CONTINGENT UPON PROVIDING PROOF OF THE COMMISSIONS INDEMNIFICATION AND A REVISION TO THE CERTIFICAT E OF INSURANCE NAMING THE COMMISSION AS AN ADDITIONAL CO- INSURED. Redevelopment Commission Meeting ILI Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 agreements before the Commission for its approval. Item 6.C.(4) contemplates acquisition of the Century Building from United Realty. Item 6.C.(3) relates to the agreement between the School Corporation and the Commission detailing the parties' commitments related to the School Corporation Relocation Project. Ms. Greene noted that the agreement to take ownership of the Administration Building on South Main Street was the result of many months of negotiations and a determination that the public sector's role is often to step in where the private market fails. The Administration Building is an instance where the private sector, thus far, has not been able to step forward and find any use for the property. There are also historic issues with the building, having been the offices of the former Studebaker Corporation. Mr. Hunt stated that in his recollection of the plan for the long range development of the Studebaker Corridor, the Administration Building was that the Administration Building on South Main Street was the last building to be tackled. Mr. Laurent respectfully corrected Mr. Hunt to remind him that Mr. Marcus' building located along the railroad tracks was targeted as the last and that the Administration Building had not been addressed in the overall redevelopment strategy. Mr. Hunt noted that the long range holding of the current Administration Building by the Commission is not to the Commission's benefit. He requested that staff provide monthly updates concerning any progress toward disposing of the Administration Building and holding costs incurred as a IL Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 consequence. Mr. Hunt noted that the Commission has spent a lot of money in the Studebaker Corridor mothballing and demolishing buildings. An historic building such as the Administration Building will be more problematic. He asked that the record note his request that staff to actively pursue reuse or demolition of the Administration Building. Ms. Greene noted that the agreement between the School Corporation and the Commission provides for the possibility that the Commission assign its rights in the Administration Building to a third entity. Staff is in discussions with Historic Landmarks Foundation about its interest in it. Staff is also looking for other organizations who may be interested. The hope is that the Commission's holding of the Administration Building will be temporary. Ms. Greene noted that the positive side of the project is that the School Corporation will be locating in the central business district of downtown South Bend, bringing 150 jobs to the downtown area and making substantial investment in the Century Building. Mr. Strauss, Facilities Manager for the School Corporation, expressed excitement about relocating to the Century Building. He expressed appreciation for the support the City has given throughout the negotiation process. Ms. Greene also noted that the School Corporation assisted the City in assembling the site for the A.J. Wright project. A parcel of property was received from the School Corporation as part of the TJX site for which L8 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 the Commission has an outstanding obligation for compensation. The Agreement before the Commission provides that in lieu of a payment of funds due to the School Corporation for that property, the Commission will provide the School Corporation with credit toward parking in the Wayne Street Garage. The details of that arrangement still need to be worked out to satisfy the State Board of Accounts. Approval of the two agenda items before the Commission should be subject to final confirmation from legal counsel as to the mechanics of that portion of the transaction. Ms. Jones asked Ms. Greene to explain the intent of each of the documents. Ms. Greene noted that item 6.C.(4) is the purchase and sale agreement with the current owner of the Century Building which includes the terms and conditions for acquisition of that property. The purchase agreement is assignable to the School Corporation or to an entity to be designated. Item 6.C.(3) is an agreement between the Commission and School Corporation as to how the overall relocation project will be completed and spells out the respective obligations of the School Corporation and the Commission in accomplishing the Relocation Project. Ms. Jones indicated that she also would like to go on record as being extremely concerned about the carrying charges of the Administration Building. She would like to see a history of utility and maintenance costs for the Administration Building. She's very uncomfortable with the decision to acquire it without knowing the costs, especially with the looming historic preservation issue. She G Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 expressed further concern that the Commission could be carrying that building forever. If there was an adaptive reuse, someone would have been all over it by now. She loves the prospect of the School Corporation relocating into the downtown and all of the improvements planned for the Century Building and wants to support it. However, she further stated that the City has limited funds. Ms. Greene indicated that she believed the School Corporation might be willing to share the utility and maintenance costs with the Commission, but cautioned that the actual costs would be different for an unoccupied building. Mr. Strauss indicated that he may be able to provide the requested information. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn and seconded by Mr. Faccenda, the Commission approved the Agreement between the South Bend Community School Corporation and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission related to the School Administration Relocation Project. Ms. Jones voted against the motion. (4) Commission approval requested for Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with United Realty Companies, LLC. (School Administration Relocation Project) Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn and seconded by Mr. Faccenda, the Commission approved the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with United Realty Companies, LLC. (School Administration Relocation Project). Ms. Jones voted against the motion. D. Sample -Ewing Development Area IL 10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION AND THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATED TO THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION RELOCATION PROJECT UPON A MOTION BY MR. KAHN AND SECONDED BY MR. FACCENDA, THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED REALTY COMPANIES, LLC. (SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION RELOCATION PROJECT) Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 (1) Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area (Lot #7, Oliver Industrial Park). Mr. Laurent noted that the Commission has received the first non -bid proposal for development of a site in the Oliver Industrial Park. The proposal is from L & S Investments, LLC for Lot #7. Lot #7 is a 4.2 -acre site. The proposed purchase price is $96,600 which matches the Commission's asking price. L & S Investments will develop an industrial facility for three businesses, two of which are located in Michiana; the other business is located in California. The Michiana businesses are Kay Equipment and Supply, Inc. located on Hill Street, which is a regional supplier of laundry and cleaning supplies and Kay Industries, an international company in Plymouth dealing in phase converters. Thermo Steam Systems Inc. is the California business with a national market in boilers. All companies have a common ownership. Mr. Laurent noted that the proposed facility is 35,000- 40,000 sft. 5,000 sft of that will be for office use, the remaining for industrial. Construction costs for the project are estimated at $1,800,000, equipment costs are estimated at $300,000 and additional capital at $350,0004400,000, for a total private investment of approximately $2,500,000. In the proposal the development is made contingent on the sale of the Hill Street property. It is the City's desire to remove industrial uses from the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. Ms. Hughes and Mr. Laurent have been working with Mr. Katz to facilitate acquisition of his Hill Street property by the City. The project 11 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 is projected to create 30 -40 jobs, including all three companies. Staff recommends they continue working with Mr. Katz to negotiate a Contract for Sale of Land. This proposal directly matches the goals of the Studebaker Oliver Plow Works development strategy, given the industrial use, the size of the building, and the development plan for the project which allows for doubling the square footage of the building, ensuring that the business can remain in South Bend long term. Mr. Katz displayed the conceptual site plan for the building. He noted that for a number of years Kay Equipment and Supply, which was started in South Bend in 1946, has occupied a space in the 600 block of N. Hill Street. Because of the nature of the neighborhood, its topography and zoning issues, it has been unable to acquire additional property for the purposes of growth. This has led to developing sites outside the City of South Bend, including a site in California. They have made several attempts to have a new building designed for the Hill Street property, but they would need to acquire additional property from owners who were holding on to their property waiting for St. Joseph Medical Center to need them and pay a premium price. So the Hill Street property has been an impediment to growth for the company. Rose Fuel's move to the Oliver Industrial Park inspired Kay Equipment to think of doing the same. Mr. Katz explained that their proposal for the Oliver Lot #7 is to build a building that would house all three of their companies under one roof. The light manufacturing jobs from Los Angeles and Plymouth would be brought to South Bend. The jobs pay about 12 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 $12 -16 per hour. The $750,000 of product that is purchased in southern California would also be purchased locally. The Panzica Group is the architect working with Kay Equipment for design of the building. Every effort is being made to hide truck docks and other working areas from view. The triangle area at the back of the property has been difficult to work with for truck traffic and the proposal may ask for additional land. The building design would meet the Oliver design standards with brick front and sides, etc. Mr. Katz noted that this project would allow Kay Equipment to continue its business in South Bend which was started in 1946 and would remove the impediments to growth that have limited the company recently. ILMs. Jones asked if Mr. Katz intended to close the Plymouth and Los Angeles plants. Mr. Katz responded that he has already sold the Los Angeles property that is currently occupied by Thermo Steam systems. He intends to move that operation to one of Mr. Marcus' buildings in 4 -6 weeks. Several employees will be moving to the South Bend area from Los Angeles, but other jobs will be available to area residents. The Plymouth operation will be moved to South Bend also, although the current employees will probably remain with the company. Whatever jobs will need to be filled, the South Bend workforce can supply. The Commission expressed its enthusiasm for the concepts presented. No action was required by the Commission at this time. Staff will continue to work with the developer to refine the proposal. 13 STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE DEVELOPER TO REFINE THE PROPOSAL. Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2082 related to acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Hughes noted that Resolution No. 2082 sets the fair market value for 24 parcels owned by 14 different property owners in the Airport Economic Development Area. The fair market value was established based on the average of two appraisals. The properties are proposed to be acquired in furtherance of the development area plan, in particular to facilitate the growth and expansion of the Bosch corporate facility. Commission approval of this resolution will allow staff to send written purchase offers to the owners based on the voluntary acquisition policies. Ms. Greene noted that the Commission does not have the power of eminent domain in an economic development area. Acquisition of property is governed by I.C. 36.7.14 -19 which requires adoption of a listing of properties to be acquired and the price to be offered for each. The offering price that the Commission may make cannot initially exceed the average of the two appraisals. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2082 related to acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2085 approving the granting of certain easements to Indiana & Michigan Power Company related to 14 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2082 RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 infrastructure improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Hughes noted that Resolution No. 2085 pertains to the transfer of easement rights on two small Commission -owned properties on Olive Road to Indiana Michigan Power Company. This is related to ongoing infrastructure improvements in the development area and in furtherance of the development area plan. Olive Road is currently being widened to facilitate a safer and more efficient flow of traffic. Easements are necessary at this point so that power lines can be moved from above ground to below ground to go under the toll road. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2085 approving the granting of certain easements to Indiana & Michigan Power Company related to infrastructure improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. F. South Bend Medical Services District G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area (1) Staff report on acquisition of property in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (Basic Machine) Mr. Williams noted that staff made an offer of $115,000 for the Basic Machine property. James McCune has made a counter offer of $125,000 which is equivalent to the higher of the two appraisals. Staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the 15 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2085 APPROVING THE GRANTING OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS TO INDIANA & MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $125,000 FOR THE BASIC MACHINE PROPERTY. Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 Commission accepted the counter offer of $125,000 for the Basic Machine property. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2086 setting the fair reuse value of property in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area (Oil Express, 1510 -1520 W. Washington) Mr. Williams noted Resolution No. 2086 sets the fair market value for 1510 -1520 W. Washington St. at $119,000. Approval authorizes staff to send a purchase offer for that amount. Mr. Hunt noted that the resolution number printed on the resolution in the packet is in error. The correct number is Resolution No. 2086 and should be so indicated. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2086 setting the fair reuse value of property in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area (Oil Express, 1510 -1520 W. Washington) H. South Side Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2087 pledging certain tax increment revenues to the payment of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (Erskine Commons Project) Mr. Rompola noted that Resolution No. 2087 is in tandem with the previously approved resolutions authorizing TIF revenue bonds for the Erskine Commons project. In addition to the TIF revenue bonds, there's also a component to the financing which 16 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2086 SETTING THE FAIR REUSE VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA (OIL EXPRESS, 1510 -1520 W. WASHINGTON) Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 would be Economic Development Commission (EDC) bonds. The EDC may authorize the issuance of bonds by the City which will be loaned to Anchor South Bend LLC, the developer of the Erskine Commons project. Originally bonds like this were to be paid entirely by the developer, with no obligation to a city. Increasingly, however, developers have requested that cities use TIF revenues generated by the project to help pay off the bonds. So the expectation is that the first TIF generated would be used to pay the City's TIF revenue bonds. Remaining TIF would be used to repay the EDC bonds. This would be in lieu of tax abatement which could be granted to such a project. The Commission's job is to pledge TIF revenues to payment of the EDC bond. The EDC will approve the bond at its meeting later today. The Common Council must approve the EDC's action by its own ordinance. Ms. Greene noted Mr. Rompola's extraordinary responsiveness in providing many documents needed for these actions in a short period of time. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2087 pledging certain tax increment revenues to the payment of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (Erskine Commons Project I. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area J. Other 17 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2087 PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2004 (ERSKINE COMMONS PROJECT Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2083 commemorating the contributions of the late Jon R. Hunt on the Occasion of the Dedication of the "Jon R. Hunt Plaza." Mr. Inks read Resolution No. 2083 into the record. RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMEMORATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE JON R. HUNT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE "JON R. HUNT PLAZA " WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission ("Commission 9 is the governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment; and WHEREAS, Jon R. Hunt served as Director of the City of South Bend's Department of Community and Economic Development from 1982 until his death on February 22, 2003; and WHEREAS, Jon dedicated himself in service to the community since commencing his career with the City in 1975, first as a Planner in Community Development, then as the Mayor's Administrative Assistant under former - Mayor, Roger O. Parent and finally as Director for the Department of Community and Economic Development; and WHEREAS, Jon was instrumental in implementing hundreds of projects to the benefit of the community, including, but not IL 18 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 limited to the following: Airport Economic Development Area, AM General Headquarters, American Home Dreams, Blackthorn infrastructure, Blackthorn Golf Course, Blue Heron, Bosch Expansion Project, Boys and Girls Club, Business Development Corporation, Central High School, Charles Martin Center, City Plan, City Housing Strategy, Colfax School Renovation, n/kla Colfax Cultural Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Commerce Center, Commercial CorridorProgram - South Gateway, L WW, Western, Portage, Miami, Coveleski Stadium, CREED, Crowe Chizek Expansion, Design Packaging, Dunbar Corners, East Race Waterway, East Bank Development Area, Economic Development Professionals Network, Emporium, Environmental Health Labs, Ethanol Plant, Expansion of Riverwalk system, Frederick Juvenile Justice Center, Fredrickson Park, Heartland, Housing Development Corporation, Ivy Tech State College, Leighton Plaza, Macri' , Madison Center, Main /Jefferson Project, McGladrey Building, Memorial Hospital, Model Blocks, Monroe Industrial Park, Monroe Park Apartments, Monroe Park Development Area, Morris Performing Arts Center and Palais Royale, Neighborhood Plans, Neighborhood Partnership Centers, Neighborhood Housing Services, New Housing Construction - Near West Side, Southeast, Rum Village, NRTS, NSPT, Oliver Plow Works, Omniplex (former Drewry' brewery), One Michiana Square, reopening of Michigan Street to traffic, returning Jefferson, Washington and Wayne Streets to two way traffic, Robertson's Apartments, Rum Village Industrial Park, Sample Ewing Development Area, South Bend Central Development Area, South Bend Chocolate, 19 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 St. Joseph County Jail, State Theater, Stephenson Mill Apartments, STIF, Studebaker Museum, Studebaker /Oliver Redevelopment Strategy, Studebaker Corridor - Transwestern, Avanti, Standard Surplus, Studebaker Parts, Teacher Credit Union, Tech Data, TIF, Tire Rack, TJX Distribution Center, Urban Enterprise Zone /Urban Enterprise Association, West Washington Chapin Revitalization, West Washington Homes, YWCA. WHEREAS, Jon loved the challenge of `hot a simple project "and finding a `5vin /win " outcome whenever possible nearly as much as he loved baseball (the Cubs) and lawyer jokes and the music that filled his office; and WHEREAS, Jon dedicated himself to making South Bend a better place to live and work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission that: 1. The Commission hereby publicly commemorates the late Jon R. Hunt for his many contributions and services to the City of South Bend. 2. The Commission hereby endorses and supports the South Bend Redevelopment Authority 's determination to rename and rededicate the Morris Civic Plaza as the `Jon R. Hunt Plaza "in honor of Jon and in tribute to his memory and his many valuable contributions to community. 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. 20 C1 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Regular Meeting — August 20, 2004 ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on August 20, 2004, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2083 commemorating the contributions of the late Jon R. Hunt on the Occasion of the Dedication of the "Jon R. Hunt Plaza." 7. Progress Reports Ms. Greene noted that the Commission is invited to the dedication of the Jon R. Hunt Plaza on September 3, 2004 at 12:00 noon. 8. Next Commission Meeting The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Friday, September 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. 9. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. G �Z� Donald E. Inks, Director 21 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2083 COMMEMORATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE JON R. HUNT ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE "JON R. HUNT PLAZA." PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT P40si44t__ Philip J. Faccenda, Vice President